Enterprise Procurement Specialist

Altasciences•Cypress, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Altasciences, we work in unison to assist in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them to people who need them faster. The Procurement Specialist, under the guidance of the Director, Procurement & Inventory, coordinates site-specific supplier contracts, sourcing initiatives, and cost-savings programs. This role ensures the integrity of the contract lifecycle by performing "first-pass" reviews and maintaining critical metadata within the contract management system. The Specialist acts as a strategic bridge between site buying teams and enterprise-wide procurement goals, ensuring operational efficiency and macro-service functionality.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Diploma of Collegial studies related field, or related experience.
Supply Chain educational background.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
Good understanding of analytical and project management approaches.
Team player in a team oriented dynamic environment.
Strong skills in cost analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
High level of accuracy in data entry and contract review.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Responsibilities

Perform "first-pass" contract reviews to ensure all terms align with established parameters.
Maintain the contract management system, ensuring all required is accurate and up-to-date.
Proactively monitor expiring contracts to initiate timely reviews and renewals.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
Support company-wide commodity sourcing initiatives as assigned.
Analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and optimize the supply chain management paradigm.
Act as a buyer for specified commodity or service profiles.
Provide backup support for enterprise-wide cross-training initiatives to ensure business continuity.
Optimize supply chain workflows and work toward ensuring macro-service functionality across the organization.
Work closely with site buying team members to align local activities with enterprise procurement strategies.
Travel to various sites to lead initiatives and support local buyers on behalf of the Alta Enterprise Procurement group.